Jake Bickelhaupt
Jake Bickelhaupt is an American chef and restaurateur who owns and operates Konro restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife Nadia Bickelhaupt.[1][2] He pled guilty to one charge of domestic abuse and was arrested in 2025 on the charge of domestic violence.
Biography
[edit]Since 2020, Bickelhaupt has been married to Nadia and they co-own and operate Konro restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida, which they opened in 2022.[1][3][4] Konro is a ten-seat tasting menu-only restaurant and offers wine pairings as well as a non-alcoholic pairing.[5][6]
Previously, Bickelhaupt operated Stone Flower and 42 Grams.[7] 42 Grams received two Michelin stars within its first year of operation and was the subject of a 2017 documentary of the same name.[8][9][10] It was closed in 2018 after Bickelhaupt pleaded guilty following domestic abuse charges filed by his former wife.[11] Another film, 86ed, based on his life was released in 2021 and received a Special Jury Award at LAFA as well as Best Picture at the FilmCon Awards.[12][13]
In 2025, Bickelhaupt was again arrested for domestic violence. He allegedly beat his victim for two hours and caused the victim to experience a seizure.[14]
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 2015, Bickelhaupt was recognized as the Food & Wine Best Chef.[15] He received two Michelin stars in 2015, 2016, and 2017, and was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2015, 2016, and 2017.[16][17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "After a violent spiral, famed Chicago chef seeks redemption — and Michelin stars — in South Florida". October 29, 2022.
- ^ "Seven of Chicago's Best Underground Dining Clubs Uncovered". Eater. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ Wood, Falyn. "A Q&A with Nadia Bickelhaupt, the sommelier and host behind one of South Florida's most interesting chef's counters".
- ^ Murray, Mary (October 31, 2023). "Konro Opens in West Palm Beach".
- ^ Staff, SFBW (May 22, 2024). "Konro Delivers Unforgettable Dining Experience in West Palm Beach".
- ^ Gale, Kevin (July 29, 2024). "A Mysterious, Bucket-List Worthy Dining Experience".
- ^ Antonation, Mark. "Chicago Chef Jacob Bickelhaupt Looking for Fresh Start in Denver". Westword.
- ^ "Full List: The 2018 MICHELIN Guide Chicago Results Announced". Michelin Guide. 21 October 2017.
- ^ Phillips, Michael (25 January 2018). "What's missing from films about the Chicago restaurant scene?". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ Roeper, Richard (16 January 2018). "No modesty on the menu for Uptown chef profiled in painfully raw '42 Grams'". Chicago Sun-Times.
- ^ "Michelin-Starred 42 Grams Shuttered Following Domestic Abuse, Says Co-Owner". Eater. 27 April 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- ^ Team, LAFA (November 8, 2021). "Film Review: 86ED". LA Film Awards.
- ^ "Film Review - 86ED: A Sisyphean Redemption Story". Filmmakers Connect. November 3, 2021.
- ^ "Palm Beach County top chef arrested, accused of viciously beating family member". 4 June 2025.
- ^ "42 Grams' Bickelhaupt is Food & Wine best new chef". Chicago Business. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "2015 Best New Chefs". Food & Wine.
- ^ Vettel, Phil (March 31, 2015). "Jake Bickelhaupt of 42 Grams named Food & Wine Best Chef".